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Exchanging organic goods. (The Beat).


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1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics.

2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession.
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, will be the first international commodities exchange in the world devoted entirely to organic goods. Although open to producers from all countries, it is expected that small producers in developing countries will especially want to take part, as they have few other affordable means of making their products available to international outlets. Backers hope the exchange will reduce the influence of large retailers over organic pricing; such retailers have been accused of driving down prices. Some 500 producers are expected to participate as the exchange opens. In organizing For other uses, see Organising model and Union organizer.

Organizing is the act of rearranging following one or more s. It can also be seen as the opposite of messing up.

One organized opposite could be disordered, since ordered is almost synonymous.
 the exchange, planners have focused on ensuring that all products traded will comply with the same import/export requirements as conventional produce.
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Author:Dooley, Erin E.
Publication:Environmental Health Perspectives
Date:Nov 1, 2002
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